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Effectiveness of Lavender Aromatherapy Administration on Insertion Pain in Hemodialysis Patients Risma Ayu Putri Diani; Endrat Kartiko Utomo; Marni Marni; Mahjanah Hussein
OVUM : Journal of Midwifery and Health Sciences Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): OVUM : Journal of Midwifery and Health Sciences
Publisher : Universitas Duta Bangsa Surakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47701/8bhwer55

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Insertion pain is a significant problem for hemodialysis patients that can reduce comfort and therapy compliance. Non-pharmacological interventions are needed. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of lavender aromatherapy to reduce insertion pain in hemodialysis patients at RSUD Ir. Soekarno Sukoharjo. This study method is a randomized controlled trial with a pretest-posttest control group design. The sample consisted of 40 respondents selected through purposive sampling and divided into intervention groups (n=20) and control groups (n=20). The intervention group received lavender aromatherapy inhalation for 5-10 minutes before insertion. The pain scale was measured using the Wilcoxon and Mann-Whitney tests. The results showed that before the intervention, the average pain score of both groups was in the moderate category (intervention=4.45, control=4.35). After the intervention, the pain score of the intervention group decreased significantly to 2.55 (mild pain), while the control group remained at 4.40 (moderate pain). Statistical tests showed a very significant difference between the groups (p=0.000). Cohen's results (2.44) confirmed the influence of the intervention in the large effect size category. In conclusion, lavender aromatherapy was proven to be very effective in reducing insertion pain in hemodialysis patients and is recommended as a complementary therapy.
Quality of Life Among Women at Menopause Marni Marni; Siti Farida; Putri halimu Husna; Wahyuningsih Wahyuningsih; Domingos Soares; Kresna Agung Yudhianto
Jurnal Kesehatan Masyarakat Vol. 21 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang in collaboration with Ikatan Ahli Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia (IAKMI Tingkat Pusat) and Jejaring Nasional Pendidikan Kesehatan (JNPK)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/kemas.v21i2.24246

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This study aimed to examine factors related to the quality of life in women at menopause. This cross-sectional study included 53 women aged 45 to 65 who were at menopause, with self-reported good general health and not receiving hospital treatment, and were willing to participate as respondents. The Menopause-Specific Quality of Life (MENQOL) questionnaire assessed quality of life across four domains: vasomotor, psychosocial, physical, and sexual. Data analysis involved univariate analysis using frequency tables and crosstabs, bivariate analysis using correlation tests, and multivariate analysis using chi-square tests. The bivariate analysis revealed a significant association between education and quality of life (p = 0.000). Additionally, the age of menarche (p = 0.022) and income (p = 0.006) were significant factors. The multivariate analysis confirmed that both income (p = 0.021) and frequency of sexual activity (p = 0.032) significantly impacted the quality of life. The quality of life among women at menopause was influenced by factors such as education, age of menarche, income, and early menopause. Income and the frequency of sexual activity particularly affected the quality of life, specifically in the sexual domain. This research holds implications highlighting the need for targeted interventions to help women prepare for menopause and mitigate physical complaints.